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Casa Modelo launches Modelo Chelada Tamarindo Picante

Launch is second flavor to join Casa Modelo portfolio

March 15, 2017

Casa Modelo, a brand of Victor, N.Y.-based Constellation Brands Inc., announced the launch of its newest ready-to-serve chelada: Modelo Chelada Tamarindo Picante. The second chelada flavor to join the Casa Modelo portfolio, Modelo Chelada Tamarindo Picante celebrates traditional Mexican ingredients — chipotle peppers and tamarind — to offer fans of Modelo a spicy yet sweet taste profile that embraces one of the most popular and growing flavor trends: the desire for unique, authentic flavor combinations, the company says.

Craft beer act garners partisan support

Bill proposes lowering excise tax on domestic brewers’ first 60K barrels

Jessica Jacobsen

March 15, 2017

At a time when the divisive nature of the United States is receiving much attention, it seems as though we have found a topic that both sides can agree upon: craft beer. In late January, the Craft Beer Modernization and Tax Reform Act was introduced in both chambers of Congress with bipartisan support.

Craft Brewers Conference, BrewExpo return to Washington, D.C.

Brewers Association presents 34th annual convention, tradeshow

March 15, 2017

The 34th edition of the Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America (CBC) will return to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., from April 10-13 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Beverage brands stand out with new packaging

Perrier releases limited packaging

March 15, 2017

As Perrier Artist of the Year, HOTTEA will kick off a year-long partnership with the brand and will have his original design featured on limited-edition packaging, which will be available in the United States later this year.

Peace Tree Brewing enlists Berlin Packaging in redesign

Craft brewer update bottle, reinforces brand recognition

March 15, 2017

In an effort to achieve a true 12-ounce fill versus the 350-ml of its previous bottle, Peace Tree Brewing Co. enlisted the help of Berlin Packaging.

Stone Brewing expands global presence

Craft brewer opens new brewery and bistro in Germany

Barbara Harfmann

March 10, 2017

In the mid-1990s, when the craft beer movement still was in relative infancy, Stone Brewing co-founders Greg Koch and his homebrewing partner Steve Wagner were busy experimenting with beer recipes and bemoaning the “industrial fizzy yellow stuff.”

2017 Beer Report: Domestic brewers look to combat volume declines

Despite volume declines, domestic beer still 65 percent of market

Jessica Jacobsen

March 9, 2017

Just like the stock market has seen its share of highs and lows, the U.S. beer market also has had its own ebbs and flows. Despite some single-digit declines that were peppered in throughout the past decade, the beer market seems to have leveled out, experts note.

2017 Beer Report: Imported beers outperform other beer segments

Mexican beers outpace import segment

Jessica Jacobsen

March 9, 2017

The trades taking place on Wall Street often can come with a sense of urgency and anxiety for brokers and their respective clients. However, consumers also are opting to “trade up” when it comes to their beer selection.

2017 Beer Report: Craft beer up single-digits in 2016

Analysts credit deceleration to SKU proliferation, quality issues

Jessica Jacobsen

March 9, 2017

After many years of double-digit gains in volume and dollar sales in the United States, the craft beer market could be approaching a status of maturation, according to market analysts.

2017 Beer Report: Hard cider declines continues

Dry, hopped options could broaden consumer base

Jessica Jacobsen

March 9, 2017

Although premiumization trends have provided growth for domestic beers through super-premium brands as well as import and craft beers, the hard cider segment has not been as fortunate.